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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for October 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Columbia County real estate market. *
August 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Aug 2026).
Inventory in Columbia County has been building, with active listings up slightly from last month and higher than a year ago. New listings have climbed more than 10 percent month over month and over 14 percent year over year, giving buyers more options. Even with that added supply, months of supply has risen to 3.4, keeping conditions tilted toward sellers but moving closer to balance.
Contract activity shows a mixed picture. Homes sold in August dipped from July but are still running ahead of last year, and pending sales are down month over month while remaining modestly higher year over year, signaling steady underlying demand.
Prices are responding to this push and pull. The typical home value is about $383,700, up more than 12 percent from a year ago and above the Wisconsin median, and the median list price is also notably higher than last year despite a small monthly decline. Homes are taking longer to sell, with median days on market in the high 50s and up from both last month and last year, yet nearly 35 percent of sales still close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 100 percent. With Columbia County continuing to lean toward sellers while giving buyers more choices, Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a local agent who understands these shifting dynamics.
Columbia County offers residents a balanced mix of outdoor recreation, strong local services, and a welcoming, close-knit community.
Columbia County stands apart from nearby Dane and Sauk counties with its quieter pace, expansive river views, and strong sense of small-town connection that still keeps you within easy reach of Madison. Communities like Portage, Columbus, Lodi, and Poynette offer distinct identities, whether you are drawn to historic downtowns or lakeside living near Lake Wisconsin.
Outdoor life is central here. Residents enjoy the Wisconsin River, the Columbia County Parks system and family time at Devil’s Lake State Park just across the county line. The MacKenzie Center provides trails and wildlife exhibits, while Lodi Women’s Library Club Public Library and Portage Public Library anchor community events and lifelong learning.
Local schools, including the Portage Community School District and Columbus School District, attract families who value smaller class sizes and active local involvement. Commuters appreciate access to Amtrak’s Columbus Station and regional highways, which open job and cultural opportunities in larger cities while allowing you to return to quieter neighborhoods at the end of the day.
With demand steady for waterfront properties, rural acreage, and in-town homes, timing and preparation matter. Whether you are planning to buy your first home in Columbia County or preparing to sell and move on, Agent Pronto connects you with a local real estate professional who can help you make smart, well-timed decisions.
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